The Hidden Truth Behind Why Some People Change Dentists
The most familiar reason a new patient comes to your practice is because they are 'new to the area.' That makes sense – people move and they need to find...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
Lip Service: How to Evaluate a Crooked Smile
A person's smile is a work of art. Think about it, the lips function as the frame and the teeth are the picture. As with actual pieces of art, we look...
Steve Ratcliff | 12 years ago ›
Who Are The Best Advocates For Ideal Dentistry?
A while ago, my longtime business partner, Dr. Glen Wysel, arrived at the office showing off the renewed dental work Dr. Frank Spear had performed on...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
The Real Reason You Should Love New Patients
Admit it, you love new patients. There's just something about seeing a new face and looking into a mouth for the first time that gets your attention....
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
If you asked most of your patients if they would fix their teeth if money were no object, the vast majority would say yes. We all have patients in our...
Darin O'Bryan, D.D.S. | 12 years ago ›
The Importance of Being True to Your Words
Have you ever had an unpleasant experience with a particular business – rude or indifferent service, an obvious lack of interest in solving an...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
Manage TMJ patients by using this four-step checklist to collect all the information you need for diagnosis and treatment planning.
Vivek Mehta | 12 years ago ›
Unlocking an Important Truth About Technology
I remember when I got my first car with automatic door locks. To be more specific, I remember an incident that occurred shortly after getting that car....
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
The Three Things That Make Any Practice Great
Over the years I have been in literally thousands of dental practices, big and small, all over the country. I've been in the practices of 'dentists to...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
Top Five Reasons Patients Are Afraid of You
Part of our role as dentists is to help patients overcome fear and anxiety by creating an environment to help alleviate their concerns. Learn the top...
Martin Mendelson | 12 years ago ›
Giving Patients What They Want is Not Good Enough
When Apple was first developing the iPad it was suggested to Steve Jobs that they bring in focus groups so 'regular folks' could provide their thoughts...
Imtiaz Manji | 12 years ago ›
Committee Finds No Link Between Periodontal Disease and Heart Disease
Many of you may have received the e-mail Issue Alert from the ADA about the link between gum disease and heart disease. According to a recent scientific...
Martin Mendelson | 12 years ago ›